See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment planning
Watch and wait if the hernia is small, mild, and not causing symptoms
Avoid heavy lifting and straining
Treat constipation to reduce pressure during bowel movements
Maintain a healthy weight
Stop smoking
Wear a supportive truss only if prescribed by a doctor
Use pain relief medicines only as directed by a doctor
Get surgical repair for symptomatic, enlarging, or complicated hernias
Seek emergency care for severe pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, redness, or a hernia that cannot be pushed back in